Cultural and culinary tour from Tunis
ID: GYG1172172-1796815
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
8 days
Description
Discover Tunisia through a tour that links history and gastronomy, region by region.
This 8-day, 7-night tour invites you to discover Tunisia through a sensory journey combining historical heritage and unique culinary flavors. The tour starts and ends at Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN). It follows the following itinerary: Tunis, Beja, Cape Bon, the Sahel (Sousse/Monastir), Kairouan, El Jem and Sfax.
Your experience begins in Tunis with an immersion in culinary modernity with a refined dinner chosen by a chef. The next day, the road takes you to Béja to explore the Roman remains of Sbeitla and visit an artisanal cheese factory. The third day is dedicated to Cap Bon: you'll discover the ancient site of Utica, the medina of Hammamet, then participate in a harissa-making workshop and a tasting at a winery.
You'll continue to the Sahel to explore the UNESCO-listed medinas of Sousse and Monastir, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch after a visit to the fish market. The trip continues to Kairouan, a holy city, where you will visit the Great Mosque and enjoy a camel couscous before a makroudh workshop. In El Jem, the imposing Roman amphitheater will precede a traditional barbecue lunch. Finally, in Sfax, you'll immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of its medina and discover the rich local cuisine, including a visit to an olive oil mill and a meal composed of specialties such as charmoula and Sfaxian baklawa.
The tour ends with the return to Tunis, with the possibility of a last stop in Sidi Bou Said to taste a bambalouni. This complete trip, including private transportation, accommodation, and most of the experience meals, offers a perfect balance between cultural visits and interactive taste discoveries.
Highlights
- Interactive and authentic gastronomic and historical experiences
- A constant dialogue between history and the table.
- Different tastes, emotions, and landscapes.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Accommodation: 4 or 5-star hotels or charming guest houses.
- Meals: Full board including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every day, one meal (lunch or dinner) is a themed gourmet meal showcasing the specialty of the region you're visiting.
- Tours and workshops included: Discovery workshops around spices, wines, olive oil, and Kairouan makroud.
- Entrance tickets: Access to all museums and archaeological sites mentioned in the program.
- Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with a professional driver.
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Personal expenses.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
